How to keep your PC secure when Microsoft ends Windows XP support

 

 

If you can't cut the Windows XP cord completely, here's how to keep your computer as safe as possible once security patches go buh-bye

How to Use Malwarebytes' Anti-Virus App for Android

As platforms become more popular, they also become more susceptible to more malware and spyware. This is because malware and spyware programmers look to reach the most possible users to gain maximum profit from their harmful apps. Luckily Malwarebytes, makers the popular and useful Windows malware scanner, have an app for the Android platform. Linked below is a guide to using Malwarebytes for the Android.

How to Use Malwarebytes' Anti-Virus App for Android

iPad Air coming November 1st

The iPad Air is a thinner and lighter iPad, weighing only 1 pound. This is the fifth generation iPad with a 9.7 inch display. The pricing starts at $499 for a 16GB version with WiFi. More details are available here.

Ransomware

New Malware is evolving allowing new viruses to encrypt data/files on users' computers. Only way to get your data/file is to pay the ransom. These viruses are now being called Ransomware such as Reveton or Crypto Locker, and they attempt to extort money from victims by encrypting or blocking access to their data without their knowledge, then demanding a ransom in order to undo the damage, according to police and FBI officials.
Learn more about how to avoid ransomware and how to detect it.

                     http://www.microsoft.com/security/resources/ransomware-whatis.aspx

Antivirus for Mac OS, ClamXav

Contrary to common knowledge, Apple products are not immune to viruses and malware. As Apple products and OS X become more and more popular, so does the creation of new viruses for the platform. Fortunately, there is a reliable antivirus program for Mac OS X. ClamXav is easy to install and easy to use.  The program can be downloaded here. Once downloaded, the site also has a guide for installation and use.

Link to ClamXav guide.

New iOS is on the way

Apple just announced that a new redesigned OS for their mobile devices will be released on Sept. 18. iOS 7 will make your old phone seem new again. On Sept. 18 do the following on your iOS device, settings\general\software update. Make sure that you make a backup copy of your device before applying the update.  http://www.cgu.edu/PDFFiles/oit/helpdesk/Back-Up.iOS.using.iTunes.pdf

Amazon MatchBook Service Provides eBooks for Printed Books

Amazon MatchBook is a new service that will provide ebooks for print books that were purchased since 1995. The service will cost a small fee and will launch in October. More information here.